18 Questions
What were the tusks of the mammoth primarily used for by hunter-gatherers?
Making tools
In the Stone Age, what could the furry coats of mammoths be used for?
Making clothes to keep warm
Why do we refer to mammoths as pre-historic animals?
Because they lived before humans began to write
Which of the following activities did humans engage in during the Stone Age according to the text?
Drawing pictures in caves
What hunting technique is depicted in the cave paintings from the east coast of Africa?
Hunting using bows and arrows
What can be inferred about the Stone Age village mentioned in the text?
It contained a variety of artifacts
What is the main reason why the period of time described in the text is known as the Stone Age?
Because it was a time when people primarily used stones as weapons and tools.
Why did early hunter-gatherers move from place to place according to the text?
To find different sources of food as it wasn't always easy to find food.
What did Stone Age people primarily use to sharpen their tools for hunting?
Other stones
Why were early tools made from stone considered advantageous for hunting?
Stone tools had a natural sharpness, making them effective for hunting.
Which term best describes people who both hunted animals and gathered food during the Stone Age?
Foragers
Why did some species, like mammoths, become extinct during the Stone Age according to the text?
Stone Age people over-hunted certain species until there were none left.
What was the primary method of obtaining food during the Stone Age?
Hunting and gathering
How did the rising water around Doggerland affect the people living there?
It cut off the island of Great Britain from the rest of Europe
Which of the following was NOT a tool used by hunter-gatherers during the Stone Age?
Wooden plows
Which of the following was a common hunting technique used by Stone Age humans?
Using spears made of flint
What was the primary reason for Stone Age humans to live in caves?
For shelter from harsh weather conditions
What was the significance of fire for Stone Age humans?
Fire was used for cooking food
Test your knowledge on the early hunter-gatherers and their use of tools for hunting. Learn about their methods of gathering food and how they differentiated between edible and inedible items. Explore the significance of sharp tools in their hunting practices.
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